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Optimistic of stronger food sector performance in 2026: minister
Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, expressed optimism that Indonesia's food sector performance will ...
Basarnas ends search for flood victims in Aceh after one month
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) stated that the victim search operation in several flood-hit regions ...
BNPB delivers 1,361 tons of aid to flood-hit provinces in Sumatra
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that 1,361 tons of logistical aid have been distributed to ...
Indonesia weather mod curbs rainfall in flood-hit Sumatra: BNPB
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) assessed that the weather modification operation (OMC) has been ...
Indonesia plans film financing push to protect IP, attract investors
Indonesia is preparing a new film financing mechanism aimed at protecting intellectual property and widening market ...
Navy on standby for Christmas, New Year sea transport safety
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has placed its warships on full alert to anticipate sea transport contingencies during the ...
Syria says killed senior Islamic State leader
The strikes killed five members of the jihadist group, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
2025 in Myanmar: The Year in Review
From Chinese meddling to staged scam-center crackdowns and a sham election, The Irrawaddy looks back at the key events and figures in another difficult year for Myanmar.
Myanmar Junta Chief Mobilizes Navy for Election Season Offensive
Min Aung Hlaing has told personnel to train for amphibious assaults and ground combat as the regime escalates indiscriminate attacks on resistance-held territory.
Government accelerates recovery in disaster areas: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, stated that the government is accelerating the ...
East Java awards bonuses after OSN2025 medal haul
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has awarded cash bonuses to students who won medals at the 2025 National ...
Bangladeshs BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns from 17-year exile ahead of elections
Guwahati: Tarique Rahman, considered a leading contender for Bangladeshs next prime minister, has returned to the country after spending 17 years in exile, ahead of the upcoming general elections. Rahman, 60, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and a prominent figure in the influential Zia family. He leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party [] The post Bangladeshs BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns from 17-year exile ahead of elections appeared first on NorthEast Now .
RI Govt to disburse housing allowance for flood-hit Sumatra residents
The Indonesian government will begin disbursing a monthly transitional housing allowance to thousands of residents ...
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo has also lamented the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza several times recently and told journalists last month that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state
Myanmar Junta Escalates Attacks on Civilians in Election Countdown
Deadly airstrikes, raids and artillery attacks are targeting civilians across the Bamar heartland regions of Sagaing, Mandalay and Magwe.
China rejects U.S. claims on India ties, says border issue is bilateral
China accuses the United States of distorting its defence policy in an attempt to prevent an improvement in China-India relations
Indonesia tasks SOEs to build 15,000 houses for Sumatra flood victims
The Indonesian government has tasked state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with building 15,000 homes for residents displaced ...
Myanmar Business Owners Arrested as Junta Tightens Tax Noose on Mon State
Importers and gold dealers charged in crackdown on tax evasion and alleged funding of resistance groups.
Junta Sustains Heavy Losses in Battle for Hill Guarding Arms Factory
Scores of regime soldiers have been killed in the attempt to drive the Arakan Army from Point 666, a hilltop base that guards the approach to the regimes cherished KaPaSa-16 arms factory.
Jakarta Archbishop highlights Catholic solidarity in disaster relief
Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo said all Catholic parishes in Indonesia are collaborating to raise relief ...
RI Govt launches interfaith worship cleanup ahead of Xmas, New Year
Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has rolled out a nationwide interfaith cleanup drive at houses of ...
Indonesia plans repairs at flood-damaged Ombilin heritage site
The Indonesian government plans to repair and strengthen infrastructure at the Ombilin Cultural Heritage Site in ...
Indonesia's VP reviews rail readiness for Christmas-New Year travel
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited Tawang Station in Semarang, Central Java, on Thursday to ...
Jakarta offers free health checks during Christmas-New Year holidays
The Jakarta Health Office is providing health screening services at transportation hubs, tourist destinations and ...
Cardinal Suharyo highlights family renewal in Christmas message
Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo said the 2025 Christmas celebration offers an important opportunity to ...
Indonesia boosts maritime safety for Christmas, New Year travel
Indonesias Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with the Indonesian Navy, is intensifying maritime ...
Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, underlines growing 'Atmanirbharta' in the space sector
Indonesia strengthens extreme weather response for year-end holidays
Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development has intensified collaboration with ...
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman lands in Dhaka
His return to Bangladesh comes after a gap of 17 years amid a fresh wave of unrest and political instability that has been gripping the country
Research support key to Indonesia's aerospace competitiveness: PTDI
Research support from Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is seen as crucial to ...
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Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting
I think its tragic, and I think everybody respects and is very sad for what happened, and I think people here are out on the beach, because its like a celebration but everybody has got it in their memories and everybody is respectful of what happened, says British tourist Mark Conroy
Christmas calls for unity, solidarity: Religious Affairs Minister
Indonesias Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar underscored that Christmas is not only a religious ...
Indonesia highlights family resilience in 2025 Christmas theme
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs said the 2025 Christmas celebration, themed God Is Present to Save ...
Huaweis Luxeed V9 Minivan to Debut Groundbreaking Helmet Airbag Technology
Huaweis Luxeed V9 Minivan to Debut Groundbreaking Helmet Airbag Technology In a move poised to redefine automotive safety, Huaweis Luxeed V9 minivan is set to become the worlds first production vehicle equipped with a helmet airbag system. This innovative technology aims to provide enhanced head protection for rear-seat passengers, particularly children, in the event of a collision. A New Era of Rear-Seat Safety While front-seat occupants have benefited from advanced airbag systems for decades, rear-seat passengers, especially those not properly restrained or smaller in stature, often face a higher risk of head injuries in accidents. Huaweis Luxeed V9 addresses this critical safety gap with its groundbreaking helmet airbag technology. Details [] Huaweis Luxeed V9 Minivan to Debut Groundbreaking Helmet Airbag Technology
Indonesia-France aviation cooperation updated with Annex V
Indonesia and France have strengthened technical cooperation in civil aviation through the signing of Annex V to their ...
VP Gibran marks Christmas in Salatiga, Indonesia's most tolerant city
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Thursday morning celebrated Christmas 2025 with residents in ...
Over 3,000 Catholics attend Christmas Mass at Jakarta Cathedral
Over 3,000 Catholics gathered at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, widely known as Jakarta Cathedral, on ...
President Prabowo conveys Christmas, New Year greetings
President Prabowo Subianto extended his Christmas and New Year greetings to all Indonesians, while urging the public to ...
Geekvape SOUL II Wins 2025 MUSE Gold Award Global Recognition of Design and Innovation
-Geekvape is proud to announce that its latest product,SOUL II, has been awarded the2025 MUSE Design Gold ...
Pentagon: China-Pakistan defence, space ties grow; base considered
New York: A report by the Pentagon highlights the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijing likely also considered setting up a base in Pakistan. In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on Military and Security Developments Involving the Peoples Republic of China 2025, the US Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Disaster relief budget for flood-hit Sumatra sufficient, minister says
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the budget for disaster recovery in Sumatra is sufficient, ensuring ...
Home minister urges cash-rich regions to aid disaster-hit Sumatra
Indonesias interior minister on Wednesday urged regional governments with large unused budgets to help speed up ...
Prabowo urges forest task force to stand firm against lobbying
President Prabowo Subianto urged the Forest Area Enforcement (PKH) Task Force to stand firm against lobbying from any ...
Food prices unaffected by Sumatra floods, Bapanas assures
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) ensured that food supplies and prices remain safe following the floods and ...
Indonesian Catholics raise Christmas aid for Sumatra flood victims
Catholics in various regions across Indonesia are raising funds as an expression of solidarity and concern for fellow ...
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to reform RIJapan internship program
Indonesias Minister of Manpower Yassierli has reaffirmed the governments commitment to strengthening ...
Deputy minister encourages women's involvement in free meals program
Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan encouraged the involvement of women to ...
Prabowo says forestry fines can fund 100,000 houses for flood victims
President Prabowo Subianto said administrative forestry fines and recovered state funds worth Rp6.62 trillion (about ...
Indonesia, India partner to revitalise elephant hospitals in Sumatra
Indonesias Ministry of Forestry has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the critically endangered Sumatran ...
Election What Election? Yangon Shrugs at Sundays Junta-Run Poll
With voting just days away, a resident of Myanmars largest city reports an eerie lack of campaign activity and overwhelming voter apathy.
Gov't has relocated 227 families from Tesso Nilo National Park
The Forest Area Regulation (PKH) Task Force has relocated 227 families from the Tesso Nilo National Park area in Riau ...
ATR/BPN to keep land services open during Christmas-New Year holidays
The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)/National Land Agency (BPN) would continued to provide land ...
Indonesia gains Rp6.62 trillion from forest penalties, asset recovery
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the handover of funds totaling Rp6.62 trillion (approximately US$395 ...
How China Angles for Leverage Along the Thai-Myanmar Border
Under the guise of improving connectivity for one of Thailands poorest provinces, China really wants to build a logistics corridor for its Belt and Road Initiative, warns Nang Hkur Mao.
Puanurges empathy at Christmas, simpler new year amid disasters
Indonesian House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani on Wednesday extended Christmas greetings to Christians ...
India probably remains sceptical of Chinas actions and motives. Continued mutual distrust and other irritants almost certainly limit the bilateral relationship, the report added
Jakarta raises 2026 minimum wage by 6.17 pct tp Rp5.73 mln
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo on Wednesday announced a rise in the capitals provincial minimum wage for ...
Bali Governor dismisses tourism downturn claims as hoax
Bali Governor Wayan Koster rejected claims that Bali is experiencing a downturn in its tourism sector during this ...
Read Indonesia launched for promoting literature on a global stage
The Indonesian Culture Ministry on Tuesday launched the Read Indonesia platform, accessible via readindonesia.id, as a ...
Tight Security, Voter Apathy Grip Mandalay Ahead of Junta-Run Election
Residents say only the military proxy party and one rival are visibly campaigning ahead of Sundays vote, as turnout drive dominates Myanmars discredited poll.
Floods victims receive land certificate on permanent housing: BNPB
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that victims of flash floods and landslides in Aceh, West ...
Indonesia taps literature, cuisine to boost cultural diplomacy
Indonesia is strengthening its cultural diplomacy by harnessing literature and gastronomy as key sources of soft power, ...
Indonesia enforces zero tolerance for illegal food imports
The Indonesian government has emphasized zero tolerance for illegal food imports, warning that such practices undermine ...
Assam: Seven Bangladeshi nationals caught after crossing border in Sribhumi district
Guwahati: Seven Bangladeshi nationals were detained near the IndiaBangladesh international border in Assams Sribhumi district, officials said, prompting renewed scrutiny of border security arrangements. Members of the Village Defence Party intercepted the group at Manatoli village under the Mahishasan border belt during routine patrolling. Officials said the individuals had crossed into Indian territory from the [] The post Assam: Seven Bangladeshi nationals caught after crossing border in Sribhumi district appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Indonesia eyes stronger global workforce through higher education
Indonesias Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has unveiled plans to align universities with ...
Will the Myitsone Dam Project Be Restarted?
In this weeks talk, our editors argue that reviving the deeply unpopular, profoundly destructive Myitsone Dam project is the price the junta must pay for Chinas support.
Indonesia brings home four smuggled orangutans from Thailand
The Forestry Ministry and the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok have repatriated four Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii) ...
Indonesia aims to exceed 2026 FLPP subsidized housing target
The Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Minister Maruarar Sirait said the distribution of the Housing Financing ...
Jakarta Police sterilize Cathedral Church ahead of Christmas mass
The Mobile Brigade Unit of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police deployed the Bomb Disposal Unit, the Chemical, Biological, ...
Indonesian ministries partner to enhance migrant worker quality
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Diktisaintek) has formalized a partnership with the Ministry ...
Myanmar Nationals Caught With 10 Drones in Bangkok
The four, who lacked valid documentation, confessed they had been ordered to smuggle the bulky cargo drones home to Myanmar in pieces and deliver them to their boss.
Indonesia files complaint over Bonnie Blue's act at its London embassy
The Indonesian Embassy in London has lodged a formal complaint against adult film actress Tia Emma Billinger after she ...
Police confirm no bombs found at 10 schools in Depok
Police in Depok City confirmed that no explosives were found after officers searched 10 senior high schools that had ...
Indonesia eyes US$7.1 billion exports from transmigration zones
Indonesias Transmigration Minister M. Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara said transmigration zones across the country ...
Governor confirms East Java readiness for sugar self-sufficiency
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa confirmed the province's readiness to achieve national sugar ...
Indonesia's transmigration zones to draw Rp240 trillion investment
Indonesia's Transmigration Minister M. Iftitah Suryanagara reported that 50 companies have expressed interest in ...
Trump's AI hiring campaign draws interest from 25,000 hopefuls
Previous U.S. presidents have launched similar initiatives to bring tech talent into government, including former President Joe Biden
Australian lawmakers approve sweeping new state gun laws, protest ban
The reforms passed the upper house of the New South Wales Parliament early on Wednesday by a vote of 18 to eight
HARMAN to Acquire ZFs ADAS Business
-HARMAN International, a global leader in automotive technology and lifestyle audio, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of ...
Netanyahu sought a plan to evade October 7 attack responsibility: ex-aide
A former close aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, he was ordered to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach
PWI calls for fair policies for press amid media disruption
The government has been urged to implement fair and non-discriminatory policies to ensure the sustainability of ...
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RI increases carbon stock by 34,478 Tons of CO2 via Norway partnership
The Indonesian government (RI) has increased carbon stocks across 17,436.18 hectares of land through the planting of ...
Govt to require cooperative studies at higher education institutions
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto said his ministry plans to make cooperative ...
Ministry boosts industrial collaboration through industrial gathering
The Center for Standardization and Industrial Services for Handicrafts and Batik (BBSPJIKB), a working unit under the ...
Govt sends 100 tons of logistics daily for Sumatra flood-hit residents
The Indonesian government is sending an average of 100 tons of logistical aid daily from Jakarta for flood-affected ...
Govt targets Aceh temporary housing completed in February 2026
The government targeted the temporary shelters for flood and landslide victims in Aceh to be completed in early ...
Indonesia to finalize producer waste responsibility rules in 2026
The Ministry of Environment (KLH) stated that regulations governing producers obligations to manage waste, known ...
-Modon Holding PSC (Modon) today announced a new joint venture to deliver Harborside 4, a 54-story ...
